Hate crime in Los Angeles on the rise
In 2007, hate crime in Los Angeles County rose 28 percent, from 594 to 763, the highest level in five years, according to the Human Relations Commission's annual report. The 36-page report is chock full of interesting statistics about the types of hate crimes being perpetuated, against who and where. It takes a special look at some specific areas, including white supremacists, gangs, homophobia and hate crimes arising out of the war in the Middle East.
In the South Bay last year, there were a reported 87 hate crimes. The most reports were in the San Fernando Valley, which had 190, while the area with the least was the Westside, with 37, which includes Playa del Rey, Marina del Rey and Westchester.
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Larry Altman has covered crime in the South Bay since 1990. He's seen it all - the missing model who turned up dead in the desert, the wives found dead in trunks, the high-school coaches who get a little too close to their players. He drives his young colleagues nuts with his "I remember when" stories. He welcomes your tips and observations about the present, and you can mix in a little Lakers basketball talk if you like.
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